
Choosing Power Sources
Connecting the AC power cord.
Troubleshooting
There is no audio.Precautions
On safety/power sourcesOpen the battery compartment and take out the AC power cord. An opening in the compartment door permits AC operation with the door in its place. Then, connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet.



Using the player on batteries.
Insert four size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment.•Connect the AC power cord securely.
•Insert the batteries properly.
•Replace all the batteries if they are weak.
•Unplug the headphones.
•Adjust the volume.
•Set FUNCTION to the position you want to operate.
Noise is heard.•Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the player. Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the player.
Cassette cannot be inserted.•Insert the cassette properly.
•Press p6STOP/EJECT to release 9PLAY.
The REC button does not function.• No cassette is in the tape compartment. |
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in |
•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
•Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for an extended period of time.
•For battery operation, use four size D (R20) batteries.
•When the batteries are not to be used, remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion.
•The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located at the bottom.
On placement/operation• Do not leave the player in a location near heat |
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, |
excessive dust or mechanical shock. |
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of the |
Radio Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
Owner’s RecordThe model number is located on the bottom and serial number is located in the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.CFS-B15
©1997 by Sony Corporation Printed in China
•Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating. Replace all the batteries with new ones.
place. |
side of the cabinet. The ventilation holes must |
be unobstructed for the player to operate |
properly and to prolong the life of its |
components. |
WARNING
Specifications
Other specifications•Frequency range FM:
•Antennas FM: Telescope/AM:
•Recording system
•Sperkers
•Output Headphones jack(stereo minijack), for 16- 68 ohms impedance headphones
•Power output 0.75 W+0.75 W (at 10% harmonic distortion in DC operation)
Sony
Sony AM1 (N) alkaline : Approx. 22 hours
playbackSony
Sony AM1 (N) alkaline : Approx. 20 hours
•Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz/6 V DC, four size D (R20) batteries
•Power consumption AC 6 W•Dimensions Approx. 404 x 144 x 136 mm (w/h/
d)( 16 x 5 3/4 x 5 3/8 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls
•Mass Approx. 1.9 kg (4 lb 3 oz) ( incl. batteries)
Design and spesifications are subject to change without notice.
•Dirty heads. Clean the unit (as shown) with a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
•Demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer.
Pinch roller | Erase head |
Capstan | Record / Playback |
Cotton swab | head |
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, |
keep personal credit cards using magnetic |
coding or |
the player to prevent possible damage from |
the magnet. |
• If the player has not been used for a long time, |
set it in the playback mode to warm it up for a |
few minutes before inserting a cassette. |
• Break off the cassette
tab from side A or B to prevent accidental recording. If you want to reuse the tape for recording,
cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
• The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time
is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback.
If you have questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
For customers in CanadaTo prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.